National Jewish Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to advance
the clinical research program in the Section of Critical Care. Our research
takes place in the intensive care units and inpatient wards of several
hospitals in the Denver metro area and focuses on diseases including:
Acute respiratory failure
Sepsis
Severe infectious pneumonia
The Clinical Research Coordinator will work as part of a highly integrated
multidisciplinary team that consists of physicians, research scientists,
research nurses and coordinators. Previous experience working in a hospital
setting is preferred.
As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is
pioneering a new era of preventive and personalized medicine. By combining our
efforts in comprehensive care, academic education and ground-breaking
research, we're able to develop treatments that help our patients live
more productive lives. If you believe in Breathing Science is Life, we
invite you to join our team.
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator position is a study coordinator with proven
ability to work independently. Acts as a preceptor for Assistant Clinical
Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Coordinator.
Essential Duties
Consistently applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical
Practice, HIPAA regulations, CRS Standard Operating Procedures,
applicable NJH Policies and Procedures, and FDA, NIH, OHRP, ICH
guidelines as applicable.
Independently masters study materials, including but not limited to
protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents
for assigned studies.
Independently performs study-related processes, procedures, and
assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating
bodies and NJH competency requirements.
Complies with regulatory bodies to create and maintain study records, and if
applicable, dispensation and accountability of investigational product.
Efficiently implements and successfully executes complex research studies with
high quality and appropriate enrollment.
Provides general guidance to new staff and study coordinators.
Competencies
Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a
team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems
quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires
others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish
Health.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in
work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within
new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas
involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the
job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period
of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming
responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or
tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards
impos
Champion of Change: Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change
within the workplace. Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals;
works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared
goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly
demeanor; values the contributions of others.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common
goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to
achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a
friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking
responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical
outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve ifficult
patient situations and regain patient confidence.
Drive for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group
accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward
goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving
satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively
identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage
of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance
their contribution to the organization.
Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action
to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
Less than 10%
Core Values
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the
Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date